Cholinergic Drugs
What are the two types of direct-acting cholinomimetics? Name the drugs in each class.
What is the effect of a cholinergic agent in the eye? What is the receptor that mediates these effects? What eye
condition would a cholinergic be used

#1 take home message
Flavor is the main aspect that trigger us to eat junk food. Flavor has a
evolutionary effect to it. We tend to like sweet and salty flavor. Bitter and
sour taste is consider as harmful and we tend to avoid those flavor.
We would not

Animal testing is also known as animal experimentation is a form of research that is used
on animals. This is usually done by scientist who is trying to test medicines or new scientific
development that will be used on humans. Animal research is really im

February 23, 2017
Clinical Pharmacology
Chapter 44
Drugs acting on the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System
Four families of drugs are considered, including
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitors- have roles in treatment of hypertension, heart
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Lecture 1
Drug abuse II
Alcohol (ethyl alcohol, ethanol) is the most commonly used and abused psychoactive agent in
the United States/Canada
When consumed in moderation, alcohol prolongs life; reduces the risk of dementia and
cardiovascular disorders;
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Type I Example
_B_1. Atenolol would cause which of the following effects?
A.
B.
C.
D.
Bronchoconstriction
Bradycardia (slowing of heart rate)
Low blood glucose
High blood pressure
What you need to know to ans

Q: How does the activation of the
sympathetic system relax the bladder while
tightening the urinary sphincter
(both are smooth muscles)?
A: Due to the expression of different
adrenergic receptor subtypes in each
muscle
Autonomic control of
bladder functio

Q: How does the activation of the
sympathetic system relax the bladder while
tightening the urinary sphincter
(both are smooth muscles)?
A: Due to the expression of different
adrenergic receptor subtypes in each
muscle
Autonomic control of
bladder functio